The scenic Niagara Parkway continues north of the Falls to Niagara-on-the-Lake, the original capital of Upper Canada. Its a place of clapboard wooden houses, old inns, and a profound sense of history. Niagara-on-the-Lake has often been referred to as the loveliest town in Ontario, rich with charming inns, tremendous wineries, superb restaurants, and history that dates back to the early 1780s. Today, Niagara-on-the-Lake beckons visitors with historic sites and pretty parks and a flower-lined main street packed with gift shops, boutiques, and cozy teashops. Popular attractions include wine tours and enjoying the fruit harvest in late summer.

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I was a little lazy this time and kind of mushed together several restaurants and cafe’s into this video. No interior decor shots, just out on the street, some with menu ideas from their outside views.

Filmed May 6, 2011
Created by Linda Randall
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Music
Joey
Bon Jovi
Album Bounce
Rock n Roll, Classic

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Round-trip self guided bicycle tour between Niagara Falls and Niagara-on-the-Lake.

With over 150 kilometers (93 miles) of paved bicycle paths and numerous mountain bike trails, Niagara is probably the most popular bicycling destination in Canada.

Best time for bicycling is Spring (everythings in-bloom) and Autumn (leaves are changing colours). Summer can get a little too hot and is always humid.

The most popular section of the bicycle path runs north along the Niagara River from the Victoria Street / Niagara Parkway intersection (5 km/3.1mi north of the falls) to Niagara-on-the-Lake (at Lake Ontario). 25 kilometers (15 miles) one way. This is a paved bicycle path running parallel with the Niagara River.

Along this route you will travel through the most scenic countryside in Niagara.

The first 8 kilometers (5 miles) is moderate rolling hills. This part of the path is about 50 Meters (165 feet) above the river offering incredible views overlooking the Niagara River Gorge. Sites and points of interest include the Whirlpool, Niagara Glen, Niagara Parks Golf Course, Botanical Gardens, Butterfly Conservatory, Electric Power Generating Stations, Floral Clock, Queenston/Lewiston International Bridge and Queenston Heights Park/Brock’s Monument.

Queenston Heights is where you will encounter a nasty little hill dropping about 50 meters (165 ft) down to the village of Queenston which is at river level (as a point of interest, this is where “the falls” was 12,500 years ago. It’s been eating its way up-river ever since).

The village of Queenston is a quaint little village and a great place to stop for a break. You will find the Laura Secord Homestead here as well as the Mackenzie Printery.

From Queenston heading north, the terrain is fairly flat for the next 17 kilometers (10.5 miles) where you will enjoy Niagara’s Wine Country (Vineyards and Orchards).

You can stop at most of the Estate Wineries along this portion of the bike path for tours, wine tasting or lunch in one of their restaurants (mostly California style cuisine i.e. chicken, salads, fresh fruits etc.). There are also a few roadside fruit stands/markets where you can pick up somebottled water, juice or a light snack.

As you near Niagara-on-the-Lake you will find McFarland House which is one of the oldest tea rooms in Upper Canada. They serve an excellent lunch! And Fort George, a remnant of the War of 1812 between the British and the USA.

This portion of the bike path ends at the old town of Niagara-on-the-Lake. Considered the prettiest town in Canada Niagara-on-the-Lake is the home of the Shaw Festival, featuring plays by George Bernard Shaw and his contemporaries in three beautiful theatres designed specifically for this venue. You will also find lavish homes, immaculate gardens, boutique shopping, bistros, countless expensive restaurants, 300+ B&Bs and a handful of very pricey Hotels/Spas. Well worth visiting for the day!

Total round trip is about 50 kilometers (31 miles). Allow 5 to 6 hours to really enjoy it.

This is a paved bicycle path with rolling hills. I would recommend you use either a hybrid or road bike with at least 7 speeds.

This path is probably suitable for teens or adults in fair or good physical condition. Too far and too long for young children.

This is a wonderful way to spend a day in Niagara!

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Morning view of the falls from our room in Oaks hotel.. atha and me at Table rock. we went to niagara river upstream before the falls and saw lots of hatchlings swimming away..Nxt stop at the best winery on Niagara-on-the-lake, Inniskilin wine tour and wine tasting.another stop at a peach farm for some fresh peaches on the way to hamilton.spend some time at lake Ontario and reached hamilton airport. lastly a perfect touch down at calgary airport..

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Massimo Capra’s Rainbow Room Fallsview Restaurant is located within the Crowne Plaza Hotel Niagara Falls-Fallsview directly across from Niagara Falls. This Niagara Falls restaurant is situated on the 10th floor of the Falls Avenue Resort hotel. The panoramic floor to ceiling windows allow for a birds-eye view of spectacular Niagara Falls, upper river and the Niagara Gorge.

The Rainbow Room is also an ideal location to watch the incredible firework displays that light up the night sky year round. View the Fireworks Schedule
Style and Substance

The restaurant is graced with the influence of Chef Massimo Capra, the creative force and Executive Chef of two iconic Toronto restaurants Mistura and Sopra Upper Lounge. Chef Massimo has introduced several of his most popular dishes to the Rainbow Room menu that balance his strong Italian sensibilities and fine local elements, including Mistura’s famous Fettuccini Bolognese.

The culinary philosophy behind Massimo Capra’s Rainbow Room Fallsview Restaurant is simple; use the best to create the best. The rich bio-diversity in Niagara guarantees the finest ingredients from fruits and produce to game and meats. This ideology and mantra has not only propelled Chef Massimo to his rank among the top Chefs in the World, but has also solidified the Rainbow Room’s reputation as one of the finest dining establishments in Niagara.

A rewarding guest experience is paramount to the culinary stars of Massimo Capra’s Rainbow Room Fallsview Restaurant. As part of recent renovations, a new display kitchen has been added to allow guests to be a part of the complete dining experience. The display kitchen will be used for demonstrations and meet and greets that will showcase the talents of the Rainbow Room culinary team, as well as serve as a daily station for specialty waffles and smoothies.
Noted History

A fixture on the landscape since 1929, the reputation of this Niagara Falls restaurant has made the Rainbow Room the preferred dining location of Hollywood Legends and Royalty through the years. Notable guests have included King George VI and Queen Elizabeth, the King and Queen of Nepal, Bruce Willis, Matthew Perry, and even the Jonas Brothers.

Steeped in elegance and rich history, Massimo Capra’s Rainbow Room Fallsview Restaurant continues a legacy of excellence that began more than 80 years ago.

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